Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004

DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #1

The Legion of Super-Heroes #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Dec. 29 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Mark Waid, with art and cover by Barry Kitson.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"The early days of the 31st century are a Golden Age for the galaxy, as poverty, famine, war and disease have become relics of the past, not only on Earth but on most other known worlds. The Dawning Millennium is utopian: shining, optimistic, bright...and deadly dull. That is, until a bright, defiant, energized team of super-powered teenagers from different worlds is assembled! They form a team of passionate activists and fierce dreamers crusading to make a difference and leave their mark on a society that has forgotten how to fight for change."

The Legion of Super-Heroes #1 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: ADAM STRANGE #4

Adam Strange #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Dec. 29 from DC Comics. The issue is written Andy Diggle, with art and cover by Pascual Ferry.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"The spine-tingling adventures of the DCU's premier science-fiction hero continue as the search for Rann leads Adam to seek help from DC's strangest space-faring team: the Omega Men."

Adam Strange #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: ELRIC: THE MAKING OF A SORCERER #2

Elric: The Making of a Sorcerer #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Dec. 29 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Michael Moorcock, with art and cover by Walt Simonson.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"The miniseries shedding light on the early adventures of Elric continues! Young Elric embarks on a dream quest of two years: the dream of water, in which, known as White Crow, he confronts his rival Yrkoon as well as a powerful water elemental and a Lord of Chaos. Can dragons and armies restore a kingdom to its rightful heir?"

Elric: The Making of a Sorcerer #2 will be 48 pages and will cost $5.95.

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FIRST LOOK: JSA: STRANGE ADVENTURES #5

JSA: Strange Adventures #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Dec. 29 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Kevin J. Anderson, with art by Barry Kitson and Gary Erskine and a cover by John Watson.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"While the JSA works to rebuild a devastated city, Johnny Thunder stands alone, barely clinging to the hope that Thunderbolt is alive. And Lord Dynamo has aspirations of his own, as two normal men are faced with the responsibility of saving the world."

JSA: Strange Adventures #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THE RAZOR'S EDGE: WARBLADE #3

The Razor's Edge: Warblade #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Dec. 29 from DC Comics. The issue is written by John Ridley, with art and cover by Simon Bisley.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"Warblade finds himself thrown into a world of hurt! By 'saving' a woman from imminent death, he's signed what could amount to his death warrant. Can Reno Bryce draw on the bravery that made him a hero ‹ even without his powers?"

The Razor's Edge: Warblade #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: HELLBLAZER #203

Hellblazer #203 will arrive in stores on Wednesday, Dec. 29 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Mike Carey, with art by Leonardo Manco an a cover by Tim Bradstreet.

Here's how DC describes the book:

"'Reasons to be Cheerful,' Part 2 of 4. As Constantine's three very illegitimate children continue to hunt and destroy his closest friends and allies, John finds aid from a highly unlikely ‹ and as yet anonymous -- source. But does this mystery helper really have Constantine's best interests at heart?"